Author Archives: Theo Stewart

About Theo Stewart

I am a dog Behaviourist C.C.B (Certified Canine Behaviourist) INTODogs). I have helped over 3000 dog owners over eighteen years. In addition to online consultations all over the world, I cover Beds, Herts, Cambs and Bucks for home visits. A 'Victoria Stilwell' Positively Dog Trainer (VSPDT) and a full member of the IMDT. Graduate ISCP, International School for Canine Practitioners. My main site: www.dogidog.co.uk

Is your dog a chase junkie?

Posted on June 29, 2022 by Theo Stewart

Be his supplier no more. The young couple has a beautiful Border Collie pup called Sabre, five-and-a-half months old. He greeted me outside the house, pulling hard to get to me. Most of the time I was with them he … Continue reading →

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Patience is a virtue and virtue is a grace…..

Posted on May 2, 2022 by Theo Stewart

…and Grace is a little girl who wouldn’t wash her face. If you were my age you may be familiar with this saying from your school days! Each time I hear the word ‘patience’ it triggers this saying in my … Continue reading →

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“My Dog Won’t Listen”

Posted on December 26, 2021 by Theo Stewart

How many times do we hear that? We all remember from our school days the Mr. Smith who couldn’t keep control; we all ignored his shouting and ‘discipline’. There were riots in his class. Mr. Smith dished out detentions and … Continue reading →

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Stepping Stones to Calm and Confident Walks. A Chaining Game for Reconstructing Walks

Posted on October 12, 2021 by Theo Stewart

This is a new game that I’ve developed to help people whose walk is an emotional crisis for their dog. It’s for dogs that are manic, over-excited and over-reactive, making walks a nightmare. It’s for dogs that are scared or … Continue reading →

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Silence is Golden

Posted on October 6, 2021 by Theo Stewart

There is a lot nowadays in books and the media about humans reading the language of dogs, a pioneer of this being Turid Rugaas in her book On Talking Terms With Dogs: Calming Signals.  There is less said about how … Continue reading →

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Ten Proven Ways to Achieve Aggression in Your Dog

Posted on September 15, 2021 by Theo Stewart

In no particular order. ONE: Be confrontational TWO: Steal things off her THREE: Interfere with his food while he’s eating FOUR: Overdo contact sports FIVE: Use physical force SIX: Assume she wants to be touched especially when she’s resting SEVEN: … Continue reading →

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A Behaviourist? What should that word really mean?

Posted on March 9, 2021 by Theo Stewart

A ‘Behaviourist’ is about much more than letters gained through college. Some things can’t be learnt at university alone. Wikipedia vaguely says: ‘A dog behaviourist is a person who works in modifying or changing behaviour in dogs. They can be … Continue reading →

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You and Your Dog’s Uniqueness. (A word in the ear of first Time Dog Owners)

Posted on February 8, 2021 by Theo Stewart

Your uniqueness. In choosing your canine friend, your first dog, I hope you did your research well or chose a responsible rescue. Wherever your new friend came from, whatever his or her start in life, she’s yours now. She’s living … Continue reading →

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“Are you a Cesar Millan or a Victoria Stilwell?”

Posted on January 8, 2021 by Theo Stewart

I’ve just spoken to a lady on the phone who had asked a trainer, “Are you a Cesar Millan or a Victoria Stilwell?” and it got me thinking. These two polarise people’s perceptions with the dark side still holding their … Continue reading →

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Mental Health and Wellbeing is for dogs too.

Posted on November 5, 2020 by Theo Stewart

In these days of lockdown, we constantly hear about how the mental health of us humans can be affected. Have you thought how many of our dogs live their lives all the time? Eight-week-old puppies deprived company, many older dogs … Continue reading →

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